Guides of London

06/05/2026

But where is the castle?! 🏰

Castle Baynard Street is named after the building that once occupied a nearby site. Today, the site of the castle is occupied by the brutalist Baynard House.
So how did it go from a medieval fort to a James Bond filming location?

Read more on our new blog post:
https://www.guidesoflondon.com/post/exploring-the-secrets-of-hidden-city-at-castle-baynard-street

Exploring the Secrets of Hidden City at Castle Baynard Street

06/05/2026

But where is the castle?! 🏰

Castle Baynard Street is named after the building that once occupied a nearby site. Today, the site of the castle is occupied by the brutalist Baynard House.
So how did it go from a medieval fort to a James Bond filming location?

Read more on our blog post:
https://www.guidesoflondon.com/post/exploring-the-secrets-of-hidden-city-at-castle-baynard-street

21/03/2026

From Coffee House to Fleet Street; An Archive Evening Celebrating London’s Newspaper Legacy 📰

The City of London has always thrived on the exchange of information, from casual gossip to news of the politics of the day.

Join the Stationers for a celebration of this story, and discover some of the documents which shed light on it – all of them safely stored in the climate-controlled vault in the Tokefleld Centre at Stationers’ Hall.

Monday, 27 April 2026 - 18:00 until 20:45

For more details:

https://stationers.org/events/detail/6372

06/03/2026

Sunday 8 March is international Women’s Day.
Did you know that the tallest tower in the City of London was designed by a woman?
22 Bishopsgate is 278m tall and was designed with a holistic view. It also features the tallest viewing balcony in the country and the tallest free viewing balcony in Europe.

Read more here:
https://www.guidesoflondon.com/post/international-women-s-day-special-karen-cook-the-architect-behind-the-tallest-tower-in-thecity

04/03/2026

The City of London is fascinating. 2000 years of architecture, culture, finance, religion and more. Join us on one of our special tours in the City, see the extraordinary sites and hear stories about the Great Fire of London, the Blitz, Roman invasion, and ghosts 👻

See available walking tours here:
https://www.guidesoflondon.com/tours

03/03/2026

📣 What’s on in March?

Looking for something fun to do in London this month?

There’s loads!
From Hockney to flower trails, St Patrick’s Day celebrations and mesmerising cherry blossom 🌸

All details in our new blog post 👇🏻
Read more here:
https://www.guidesoflondon.com/post/what-s-on-what-to-do-in-london-in-march-spring-blooms-culture-celebration-with-guidesoflondon

26/02/2026

Have you been to Leake Street Tuunel?
It’s a roughly 300m road tunnel under Waterloo Station which became a famous London legal graffiti wall. The art is constantly changing and you’ll find many bars, food and events nearby.

21/02/2026

There are many quirky street names in the City of London that make us smile, think or raise an eyebrow.

C**k Lane, located near to Smithfield may have received its name from either being the location where chickens (mainly males ones) were reared, c**k fighting or the site of legal brothels during the Medieval period. It may well be all three.

Continue reading here:
https://www.guidesoflondon.com/post/a-street-called-c**k-lane

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29/01/2026

Beautiful cold sunny morning at St James’s Park. The pelicans are enjoying some warm rays of sunshine ☀️

14/01/2026

Is Trump Street in the City of London named after Donald Trump?

Trump Street lies between the Bank of England and the historic Guildhall. Many streets in this area of London are named after the goods once sold or the trades that took place there, with nearby streets including Milk Street, Wood Street, Goldsmith Street, and Ironmonger Lane. The street itself dates back to after the Great Fire of London in 1666, with the first map showing it from 1746. The origin of the name is debated: one theory suggests it was named after trumpet makers who worked there, while another links it to the nearby Trumpeter Inn, possibly named after the trade.

So the answer is clearly no, it's not named after the US president.

07/01/2026

Beautiful from every angle 📷

Sir Christopher Wren's iconic masterpiece, crowned by one of the largest domes in the world and a defining feature of London's skyline, this is St Paul's Cathedral.

Built to replace Old St Paul which burned down in the Great Fire of London in 1666, it stands as a symbol of the city's resilience 💪